The role of the Knowledge management mechanisms to improve innovation of Tehran public Universities

Subject Areas : Creativity and innovation from managerial, organizational, industrial, creativity and innovation

Seyed Mosavi Khatir ¹ , Abolghasem Naderi ² , Khodayar Abili ³

1 - دانشجوی دکتری، دانشکده روان شناسی و علوم تربیتی ، دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران
2 - Professor, Faculty of Psychology & Educational Science, University of Tehran
3 - دانشیار، دانشکده روان شناسی و علوم تربیتی ، دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران

Received: 2016-07-09 Accepted : 2016-10-30 Published : 2017-03-05

Keywords: University, Knowledge Management, Innovation,

Abstract :

Purpose: The general aim of this research is to examine the effectiveness of Knowledge management on innovation in the university. Method: Research method is descriptive. The population of employees and managers of public universities in Tehran. 10universities were selected in Tehran. A questionnaire survey was distributed to 364 respondents. Results: Results showed that the dimensions of the Knowledge management (Information technology, organizational structure and Organizational Culture) and innovation (Technical and Administrative) in public universities in Tehran is lower than average. The results show a significant relationship between the dimensions of Knowledge management and innovation. Between dimensions of the Knowledge management " Organizational Culture " more predictive power in improving innovation in the public universities in Tehran.

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